From September 1, 65, people can buy medicines to treat COVID, reiterating that they only need a prescription from a doctor.

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9 Aug. 2022 1:44 p.m.

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"General Prayut" instructs the Ministry of Public Health to prepare a plan to clarify the people's understanding

in the case of allowing hospitals to purchase medicines to treat COVID

It is an option for people to access medicines faster, reiterating that only a prescription from a doctor is required.

Today (9 August 2022) Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office revealed that Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense

Instruct the Ministry of Public Health to prepare a plan and explain to the public about the case that all hospitals under the government and private sectors can proceed with purchasing medicines for the treatment of COVID-19 from September 1, 2022 onwards.

To create understanding and options for people to have faster access to medicines.

Reduce the number of serious illnesses and mortality rates.

However, people can buy it from general stores.

But only a prescription from a doctor is required.

The Ministry of Public Health reminded that

covid-19 medicine

Not a generic home remedy

There is no need to buy it for the house.

At the same time, the prime minister confirmed that everyone can still receive treatment according to the rights of each person as usual.

Ask the public to listen to the advice of the doctor to take the medicine to be safe.

Including following the measures to protect yourself, wash your hands, keep distance, wear a mask.

This will prevent both COVID-19 and smallpox or monkeypox (Monkeypox).

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